Profile for Follies

Anyone who thinks Lovett is not a villian needs to see this show again.

Lovett is the true villian of the piece. The difference between her and Sweeney is that while Todd was brought to madness by revenge, Lovett's evil stems from jealousy (Mrs Mooney, Mrs barker) and a lust for money (all of "God, That's Good") "Evil is here her sir/the stink of evil/from below/from her/She's the devils wife/She's the devils wife/Beware sir/Beware of her" - Beggar Woman

Barbara Cook annoys me sometimes. Besides, Dorothy Collins is the only "Buddy's Eyes" for me.

OK these are not really all in the right order but this is my own version of the Ultimate "Follies" disc: Let me know what you think. 1. Prologue/Overture - Papermill Recording 2. Beautiful Girls - Live Recording 3. Don’t Look at Me - Original Broadway Cast (Dorothy Collins, John McMartin) 4. Waiting For the Girls Downstairs - Original Broadway Cast (Alexis Smith, Dorothy Collins) 5. Rain on the Roof - Complete Recording 6. Ah Paris - Live Recording (Liliane Montevicchi) 7. Broadway Baby - Et...

I saw Kristin, Michael and Malcolm do the show at the City Center last year. It was fantastic!! Chenoweth was amazing (and got some rave from Brantley). I think the show would actually be a pretty big hit. Especially considering Kristins work on "West Wing" and in the soon to be released "RV". You never know.

"and actually at the end of Bombay Dreams everything turns around, so it's not too smart walking out on this show." - Muscle23ftl I saw the show in London. It was good in London. The Broadway cast was horrible!

"Bombay Dreams" remains the only show I ever walked out on. Saw it in London and loved it. The broadway production was almost as bad as the OBC of "Chess".

"The OBC and Revival recordings of 'Sweeney Todd' = the two greatest recordings of musical theater, in my opinion." - Iluvtheatertrash You should hear the Barcelona cast. It's awesome!!

I didn't find it to be poor at all. I mean the show is old. I was not expecting anything crazy good quality-wise. You should go see it. Alexis Smith is fantastic. Especially during "Lucy and Jessie" Hell, look at my avatar! haha

We are actually pretty lucky if you think about it. All of the "Follies" recordings are pretty damn good. They could have been a lot worse ("Company" revival). The original does seem to have the most magic though. Alexis Smith was perfect as Phyllis. Anyone ever gone to see, or ever get to see the video of the OBC? It is amazing!!

For whatever reason, whether it is because of its rarity or because of sentiment. Mine would be: "Sweeney" OBC and Barcelona Cast recordings "The Capeman" OBC - LOVE THIS SHOW!!!! What an unfortunate disaster it turned out to be. "Follies" - OBC "A Little Night Music" Royal National Theater Recording - Judi Dench's "Send in the Clowns" still gives me chills. "Edwin Drood" OBC - Cleo Laine's "Wages of Sin" always makes me sad for some reason.

What is your personal favorite? While I am a big fan of the complete recording I cannot tear myself away from the OBC recording (as butchered as it is) and the incredible performances of Alexis Smith (Tony Award),Dorothy Collins, John McMartin and Gene Nelson.

I love that Toby is a woman on the Barcelona cast. I love her "Not While I'm Around"

"Wow. You're totally right. Patti sucks! If only I'd seen the light earlier." It's OK. Sometimes it can take a while.

There are a bunch out there. Which one is your favorite? Mine is the OBC followed by the Barcelona Cast.

"Nope, but I doubt they played a Tuba tooting Lovett in torn fish-net hose and a rump-grabbing black mini, and a gothic black wig." Patti Lupone should NOT be wearing a mini-skirt. That is another problem I had with her. LOL Again, we need to agree to disagree here =)

"Hello? Mark Jacoby is so strong as the Judge, what a presence. He's menacing yet so vulnerable. I hope he gets it!" I was disapointed with him in this. I love Jacoby. I expected more.

"she reinvented the character like no other actress has done before." Did you see Baranski, Kaye or McKenzie?

Call me crazy but I would not be surprised if Patti, Michael, Manoel and Donna sweeped. I know it sounds nuts but you never know. I think Manoel deserves to win.

"This is fun: I like Patti's performance because she does act the hell out of it." If by acting you mean "playing a cockney brit like Maria from Bedstuy, NY" than you would be correct.